Informação: Regional Government's proposal for Air Transport Public Service Obligations to be discussed on September 12
The Regional Secretary for the Economy finally revealed this morning that the first meeting between the Government of the Azores and the National Government to discuss the amendment proposal on the air transport Public Service Obligations in the Azores has been scheduled. During the discussion of the Draft Resolution submitted by CDS-PP - which recommends the increase in the frequency of flights... Mais >>

Informação: Government's interventions improve maritime passenger transport on "Triangle" islands
The investment undertaken by the Government of the Azores in the Madelana Port, Pico island, will "completely change the way it handles the transport of passengers as well as the activities associated with this area." The statements were made by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Luísa Schanderl, during a visit the construction works of the maritime passenger terminal of the Madalena Por... Mais >>

Informação: Carlos César considers that airport expansion works contributes to the integration of São Jorge Island
For the President of the Government, the expansion works of São Jorge airport is "a work that represents a true turning point in the flight connections to this island. It is a work of which the Government is proud, being an asset to São Jorge islanders. This investment contributes to the integration of São Jorge Island." Carlos César spoke yesterday evening during the opening... Mais >>

Informação: Investment in maritime transport contributes to economic development of "Triangle" islands
The "quiet revolution" undertaken by the Azorean Government in the area of maritime transport is fundamental to the development of "Triangle" islands (Pico, Faial and São Jorge), defended the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Horta today. Luísa Schanderl spoke at the blessing ceremony of new pilot-boat, named after “Joss Van Hurtere.” The government official considered ... Mais >>

Informação: Public call for tenders for general cargo transport between Flores and Corvo launched
The notice concerning the public call for tenders for the regular operation of general cargo transport services between Flores and Corvo was published today in the Official Gazette in accordance with the public service obligations published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The tender provides the operation of services for a three year period that may be extended for another year. T... Mais >>

Informação: Government approves investment plan for SATA in the amount of 36.3 million Euros
The Government of the Azores approved today the Investment Plan with a global amount of 36.3 million Euros to be carried out by SATA - Gestão de Aeródromos, S.A during the current year. The decision was announced by Regional Secretary of the Presidency, André Bradford, during the presentation of the press release from the meeting of the Council of the Government held on the island... Mais >>

Informação: Interjovem Card offers 50% discount on SATA
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency announced today the inclusion of "SATA as a partner company" as the main novelty for the 2012/2013 Interjovem Card. This partnership "will promote and expand youth mobility through inter-island air travels." André Bradford spoke at the presentation of the 2012/2013 Interjovem Card, stressing that the discounts on SATA represents "an asset for card ho... Mais >>

Informação: Government creates conditions for faster and cheaper inter-island transport of goods
The Government of the Azores is creating the necessary conditions in regional ports for a faster, cheaper and efficient inter-island transport of goods. These improvements in regional ports, such as the construction of roll on/roll off ramps, will enable a producer to travel by boat with a vehicle loaded with cargo and deliver the goods on another island without the need of handing cargo. This... Mais >>

Informação: Concurso Regional de Empreendedorismo 2012
Está aberto o período de candidaturas à edição de 2012 do Concurso Regional de Emrpeendedorismo. Podem ser candidatados projetos sustentados por planos de negócios que sejam inovadores, exequíveis e respondam a necessidades do mercado. Para além de outros prémios, os três primeiros classificados recebem €15.000, €10.000 e €5.000... Mais >>

Informação: Maritime transport in Central Group to undergo profound transformation with new vessels, considers Vasco Cordeiro
The option to proceed with the construction of two vessels for the transport of passengers and vehicles for the maritime links between the Central Group islands "will radically change the maritime transport of passengers in the routes between the 'Triangle' islands," defended the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Horta today. The government official considered it as "a decisive step towards th... Mais >>